Threatened Species Recovery Hub

Time 2021-01-06 05:02:56

Web Name: Threatened Species Recovery Hub

WebSite: http://www.nespthreatenedspecies.edu.au

ID:158044

Keywords:

Species,Threatened,Hub,

Description:

We undertake research to support the recovery of Australia’s threatened species and ecological communities.To do this we work closely with over 200 on-ground partners across the country, including government agencies, national parks, conservation groups, Indigenous land managers, farmers and community groups.Our network includes around 150 of Australia’s leading environmental scientists who are delivering more than 100 research projects over six years (ending 2021).We are supported by the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program. Cats have $12 million impact on agriculture in Australia A national study has found that parasites spread by cats cause the loss of over 62,000 unborn lambs each year in Australia among other impacts which cost the Australia sheep industry $12 million per year. Threatened Plant Index of Australia: 2020 Results In just over two decades (1995-2017) numbers of Australian threatened plants have decreased by more than 70% on average. The finding is based on monitoring data for 112 species across almost 600 sites. Unique yet neglected: The Australian snakes and lizards on a path to extinction Many Australian reptile species are in trouble. Without a stepping up of conservation action Australia’s extinction rate is set to increase in coming decades. Experts from across the country are keen to identify the species at greatest risk of extinction in order to provide time to act before it is too late. Cat-borne diseases and their impacts on agriculture and livestock in Australia A national study has found that diseases carried by cats are having a $12 million impact on Australian agriculture each year with the sheep industry the worst impacted. The study was undertaken by the Threatened Species Recovery Hub of the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program. Watch Prof Sarah Legge from the Australian National University briefly outline the findings. The Threatened Plant Index of Australia: 2020 results Australia’s Threatened Species Index combines data from hundreds of monitoring programs across the country to track trends in threatened species populations. The recent addition of plants to the index in Dec 2020 has put the spotlight on trends for Australian threatened plant populations. Explore the index or learn more at tsx.org.au Cat-borne diseases and their impacts on human health A new study has quantified the human health impacts and costs of cat-dependent diseases in Australia for the first time. Lead author Professor Sarah Legge from the Australian National University and the University of Queensland discusses toxoplasmosis, cat round worm and cat scratch disease and their impacts on Australia. A Threatened Plant Index for Western Australia This project has developed a Threatened Species Index (TSX) for Australia to assist policymakers, conservation managers and the public to better understand how population trends across Australia’s threatened species are changing over time. Here, for the first time, we present the Threatened Plant Index, which combines monitoring data on threatened species populations from across the country. The index includes data for taxa (meaning species and subspecies) that are Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered under Australian legislation (EPBC Act) and/or internationally (on the IUCN Red List as of March 2020). These data come from monitoring programs where plant populations have been surveyed at the same place in multiple years with a standardised method; this makes it possible to detect changes over time. A Threatened Plant Index for Victoria This project has developed a Threatened Species Index (TSX) for Australia to assist policymakers, conservation managers and the public to better understand how population trends across Australia’s threatened species are changing over time. Here, for the first time, we present the Threatened Plant Index, which combines monitoring data on threatened species populations from across the country. The index includes data for taxa (meaning species and subspecies) that are Near Threatened, Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered under Australian legislation (EPBC Act) and/or internationally (on the IUCN Red List as of March 2020). These data come from monitoring programs where plant populations have been surveyed at the same place in multiple years with a standardised method; this makes it possible to detect changes over time. The Threatened Species Recovery Hub is supported through funding from the Australian Government's National Environmental Science Programme. Website by Pretty.

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